Job summary
Working as part of a team to provide and maintain a clean, welcoming and tidy environment for students, staff, visitors and the general public to both our college site based in Harrogate and the Arts and Crafts Centre in Knaresborough. We envisage a total of 40 hours per week split between the College (08.00 - 13.00) and the Arts and Crafts Centre (15.30 - 18.30). While we see this as one role, we would consider job-sharing for the right applicants.
The Arts and Crafts Centre hold various events throughout the year on evenings and weekends, so additional hours may be available on an ad-hoc basis.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a clean, welcoming and tidy environment for students, staff and visitors throughout the college, whilst ensuring econimical and safe use of supplies and equipment.
About us
Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families to build skill, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Henshaws is committed to safegaurding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.
Registered Charity No: 221888
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Daily cleaning of designated areas to agreed standards and specifications
- To clean bodily fluid spillages if required, in accordance with Henshaws Infection Control Policy and Procedures. This may involve unpleasant odours / dealing with clinical waste and soiled linen on a daily basis.
- To report any concerns or issues regarding pest control using agreed procedure.
- To assist with the movement of materials and equipment.
- To participate in environmental audits and internal monitoring.
- To accept / reject delivery of materials and equipment.
- To carry out washing, drying, ironing and folding of laundry when required.
- Ad hoc duties, as required, such as carpet cleaning, freezer defrosting, room inspections, emergency/incident response and assisting the catering team when required.
- Prioritisation of work areas and tasks
- Work productively and as pace, whilst still maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Adhere to COSHH regulations, ensuring correct usage and storage of all cleaning materials and equipment.
- Make maximum use of resources available whilst working to Health and Safety procedures.
- To liasise with other staff and departments regarding Housekeeping requests.
- Assist the Head Housekeeper with effective stock control processes and ensure optimum stock levels are maintained.
- Report and follow up faults/breakdowns and areas/items where maintenance is required.
- Use handover tools, including book, to pass on information. This may involve bring responsible for recieving and providing accurate and sensitive information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Daily cleaning of designated areas to agreed standards and specifications
- To clean bodily fluid spillages if required, in accordance with Henshaws Infection Control Policy and Procedures. This may involve unpleasant odours / dealing with clinical waste and soiled linen on a daily basis.
- To report any concerns or issues regarding pest control using agreed procedure.
- To assist with the movement of materials and equipment.
- To participate in environmental audits and internal monitoring.
- To accept / reject delivery of materials and equipment.
- To carry out washing, drying, ironing and folding of laundry when required.
- Ad hoc duties, as required, such as carpet cleaning, freezer defrosting, room inspections, emergency/incident response and assisting the catering team when required.
- Prioritisation of work areas and tasks
- Work productively and as pace, whilst still maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Adhere to COSHH regulations, ensuring correct usage and storage of all cleaning materials and equipment.
- Make maximum use of resources available whilst working to Health and Safety procedures.
- To liasise with other staff and departments regarding Housekeeping requests.
- Assist the Head Housekeeper with effective stock control processes and ensure optimum stock levels are maintained.
- Report and follow up faults/breakdowns and areas/items where maintenance is required.
- Use handover tools, including book, to pass on information. This may involve bring responsible for recieving and providing accurate and sensitive information.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- 1. Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the college.
- 2. Able to adapt swifty and be willing to undertake challenging tasks if required.
- 3. Commitment to the aims and mission of Henshaws.
- 4. Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence.
Experience
Essential
- 1. Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness in all areas
- 2. Experience of working in a customer led environment
- 3. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, whilst remaining professional, courteous, friendly and calm in all situations.
- 4. Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- 5. Enthusiastic, respectful and sensitive attitude to client group.
Desirable
- 1. IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word and Outlook.
- 2. Knowledge and understanding of hygiene and cleanliness, both best practice and regulation.
- 3. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relating to this area of work.
- 4. Awareness and respect of students' rights.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Level 2 Cleaning/Infection Control or relevant experience
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- 1. Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the college.
- 2. Able to adapt swifty and be willing to undertake challenging tasks if required.
- 3. Commitment to the aims and mission of Henshaws.
- 4. Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence.
Experience
Essential
- 1. Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness in all areas
- 2. Experience of working in a customer led environment
- 3. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, whilst remaining professional, courteous, friendly and calm in all situations.
- 4. Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- 5. Enthusiastic, respectful and sensitive attitude to client group.
Desirable
- 1. IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word and Outlook.
- 2. Knowledge and understanding of hygiene and cleanliness, both best practice and regulation.
- 3. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relating to this area of work.
- 4. Awareness and respect of students' rights.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Level 2 Cleaning/Infection Control or relevant experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.